Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Pequeñas LÃderes: Mujeres Extraordinarias de la Historia Afroamericana / Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
$16.95 Read moreUN BESTSELLER INSTANT?NEO DEL NEW YORK TIMES!
Este bestseller del New York Times, con bellas ilustraciones, presenta a lectores de todas las edades, mujeres que cambiaron e
UN BESTSELLERDE USA TODAY!- Author: Harrison, Vashti
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 11 2022
- ISBN10: 1644733803
- Language: Spanish
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Unsinkable Lucile: How a Farm Girl Became the Queen of Fashion and Survived the Titanic
$19.95 Read moreBefore Chanel there was Lucile.
She was one of the world’s most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born as just plain
- Author: Brewster, Hugh
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0228103827
- Language: English
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Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille
$11.99 Add to cartA biography of the modest Frenchman who, after being blinded at the age of three, went on to develop a system of raised dots on paper that enabled blind people to read and write.
- Author: Freedman, Russell
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 81
- Publish Date: September 20 1999
- ISBN10: 0395968887
- Language: English
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My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
$8.99 Add to cartRenowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this “outstanding” (School Library Journal) and … [more below]
- Author: Farris, Christine King
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: December 01 2005
- ISBN10: 0689843887
- Language: English
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Saints: Lives & Illuminations
$16.99 Add to cartFrom well-known saints like Patrick and Francis of Assisi to such lesser-known figures as Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Saint Bernardino, this volume brings together for the first time all of the saint … [more below]
- Author: Sanderson, Ruth
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: July 15 2011
- ISBN10: 0802854028
- Language: English
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Immigrant Architect: Rafael Guastavino and the American Dream
$19.95 Read moreRafael Guastavino Sr. was 39 when he left a successful career as an architect in Barcelona. American cities–densely packed and built largely of wood–were experiencing horrific fires, and Guastavino
- Series: History Makers
- Author: de Miguel, Berta
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 60
- Publish Date: April 07, 2020
- ISBN10: 0884488128
- Language: English
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Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
$9.99 Read moreIn 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing ho
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Goldstein, Margaret J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9.79877E+12
- Language: English
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A Mighty Long Way (Adapted for Young Readers): My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School
$9.99 Read moreFollow the story of Carlotta Walls LaNier, who in 1957 at the age of fourteen was one of nine black students who integrated the all-white Little Rock Central High School and became known as the Little… [more below]
- Author: Walls Lanier, Carlotta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: January 16 2024
- ISBN10: 0593486781
- Language: English
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Win One for the Gipper: America’s Football Hero
$16.95 Add to cartLike most boys growing up in Michigan in the early 1900s, George Gipp enjoyed playing sports. But even as a small boy, his athletic skills set him apart from the others. When he is awarded a baseball … [more below]
- Series: True Story
- Author: Wargin, Kathy-Jo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 30 2004
- ISBN10: 1585362212
- Language: English
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Fantastic Failures: True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First
$12.99 Add to cartEven the most well-known people have struggled to succeed Find out what they learned and how they turned their failures into triumphs with this engaging and youthful guide on how to succeed long term… [more below]
- Author: Reynolds, Luke
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: September 11 2018
- ISBN10: 1582706654
- Language: English
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Betty Green: Wings to Serve
$11.99 Add to cartAs a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty Greene had two passions: a love for Christ and a love of flying. As a young World War II WASP pilot, Betty dreamed of combining her t… [more below]
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Author: Benge, Janet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 195
- Publish Date: December 05 2001
- ISBN10: 1576581527
- Language: English
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Radioactive!: How Irène Curie and Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World
$10.95 Add to cartThe fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists’ groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In 1934, Irène Curie, working with her husband and fello
- Author: Conkling, Winifred
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: February 20 2018
- ISBN10: 1616206411
- Language: English
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Conoce a Bernardo de Galvez / Get to Know Bernardo de Galvez (Spanish Edition)
$14.95 Add to cartBernardo de Galvez was a Spanish general who played a key role in the American Revolution. Without him, the patriots would not have won the war or at the very least, it would have taken them a much lo… [more below]
- Series: Personajes del Mundo Hispanico / Historical Figures of the H
- Author: Fesser, Guillermo
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 0
- Publish Date: May 12 2017
- ISBN10: 1682921433
- Language: Spanish
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Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids: 15 Immigrants Who Shaped U.S. History
$12.99 Add to cartDiscover the stories of extraordinary immigrants who changed America–a history book for kids ages 9 to 12
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants–and now you can learn all about the- Series: Biographies for Kids
- Author: Khan, Brooke
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 142
- Publish Date: November 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1641527803
- Language: English
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The Story of Abraham Lincoln: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartHelp kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Abraham Lincoln–a story about honesty, leadership, and staying true to your values
Delve into the life of the 16th president of the United States–Abraham L- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Jablonski, Carla
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 76
- Publish Date: March 03 2020
- ISBN10: 1646111192
- Language: English
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Tennis’s G.O.A.T.: Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and More
$9.99 Read moreGrab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve It’s time to learn about the greatest tennis players of all time. Readers will be presented with exciting stats in a fun top-10 format.
- Series: Sports’ Greatest of All Time (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Fishman, Jon M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1728431603
- Language: English
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The Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Kamala Harris–a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for justice
Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American and South Asian American to become vice president of the Un- Series: Story of
- Author: Leslie, Tonya
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 62
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1648765378
- Language: English
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The Story of Princess Diana: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Princess Diana–a story about helping those in need for kids ages 6 to 9
Princess Diana was known as the “People’s Princess” because she loved to be kind and generous to others. B- Series: Story of
- Author: Grodzicki, Jenna
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: August 10 2021
- ISBN10: 1648764436
- Language: English
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The Compton Cowboys: And the Fight to Save Their Horse Ranch
$16.99 Read moreIn this young readers’ edition, a rising New York Times reporter tells the compelling story of the Compton Cowboys, a group of African-American men and women who defy stereotypes and continue the prou
- Author: Thompson-Hernandez, Walter
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: April 28, 2020
- ISBN10: 0062956841
- Language: English
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Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
$19.99 Read more#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book that highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. Thi
- Author: Roberts, Cokie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 28 2014
- ISBN10: 0060780029
- Language: English
